In a heartfelt post on social media, Norway’s Olaf Tufte announced that after more than two decades on the international stage, the six-time Olympian was “pulling in the oars” for good, together with doubles partner Kjetil Borch. Who could blame him? After all, the age-defying Olympic singles champion had seemingly done it all. Including, it turns out, an epic April Fool’s Day prank. After grabbing headlines across Norway, Tufte, 41, came clean on Twitter. “Am still young. You will see me race this year.”
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